— alliterator , n.
/euh lit"euh rayt'/ , v. , alliterated, alliterating .
v.i.
1. to show alliteration: In "Round and round the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran," the "r" alliterates.
2. to use alliteration: Swinburne often alliterates.
v.t.
3. to compose or arrange with alliteration: He alliterates the "w's" in that line.
[ 1810-20; back formation from ALLITERATION ]